Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion
L5 - L9
£57,137 – £63,070 (with some teaching commitment)
Closing date: Midday 7th November 2025
Shortlisting: 7th November 2025
Interview: w/c 10th November 2025
Start date: January 1st 2026 (or as soon as possible)
Overview
We are looking for an experienced dynamic and highly motivated Inclusion and SEND specialist to join our senior leadership team. The successful candidate must be passionate and driven in providing high‑quality education to whole classes during planning, preparation and assessment.
Responsibilities
* Assist and support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in the day‑to‑day running of the Academy. Lead on safeguarding and child protection (incorporating the role of SENDCO & DSL). In the event of the Headteacher/DHT being absent, act as ‘Designated Person’.
* Lead by example and express continually the Academy vision and values, aims and priorities. Act as a positive role model and ambassador promoting the image, reputation, and ethos of the Academy at every given opportunity.
* Contribute to management decisions on all aspects of policy, strategy, development, and organisation.
* Assist in providing professional leadership and management, leading to securing success and improvements for the Academy, ensuring high quality education and personalised learning for all our pupils and high standards and achievement in all areas of our work.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of the Academy in terms of provision, including pupil achievement, attainment, teaching and learning and safety.
* Provide guidance and support to members of staff to achieve the highest levels of teaching.
* Be part of the Leadership Team and assist Trustees in formulating appropriate provision for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND for the Academy, so that all pupils are given a broad and balanced curriculum.
* Ensure robust procedures are in place for tracking, monitoring, and assessing progress of vulnerable pupils.
* Be rigorous in challenging poor performance in any Academy area.
* Be responsible for mentoring ECTs and ITT placements.
Application
If you are passionate about the pupils with whom you work, have high expectations with regards to standards and behaviour and a commitment to ensuring that every pupil achieves their full potential, we look forward to receiving your application.
Visits are strongly encouraged. Email us to arrange a convenient time: recruitment@ribbonacademy.co.uk.
Application forms should be returned via email and please include a Cover Letter: recruitment@ribbonacademy.co.uk.
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